UNITAR Uganda Internships: The REACH FLAT Intern is responsible for supporting REACH Assessment Officer/ Manager to ensure the successful completion of assessments in Uganda. He/she will also be responsible for related logistics, data cleaning, focus group discussion facilitation, leading enumeration teams and any other reasonable tasks need to ensure the success of the REACH mission in South Sudan and Uganda.

About Us:

REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two INGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

In 2018, REACH will expand its operations in Uganda addressing service delivery and information gaps in the refugee response across the country. REACH will provide direct support to UNHCR’s coordinated information management efforts through response gap analysis, coordinated needs assessments and geospatial analysis. The activities will be conducted in all refugee settlements across Uganda, from the South Sudanese response to the DRC and Burundian responses.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of ACTED FLATS Process for REACH: The REACH FLAT Intern will support the REACH Senior FLATS Officer and Country Focal Point through the systematization and management of all finance, logistics, administration, transportation, security processes. This will include, but not be limited to:

Review financial documents from field exercises prior to submission to finance

Gathering quotations and procuring items needed for REACH missions

Arranging transportation to and from field locations for REACH

Ensuring the timely submission of administrative paperwork such as attendance sheets and leave requests for REACH staff through the appropriate channels

Tracking all REACH equipment in country through monthly stock takings.

Maintenance of REACH records: The REACH FLAT Intern will ensure that all paperwork related to ACTED FLATs process is maintained and filed in a clear and logical manner for easy retrieval in the REACH Drop Box account

Support for field operations: The REACH FLAT Intern will, when needed, deploy to field operating locations to support REACH activities. This will include, but not be limited to:

In-field procurement

Transport of cash, payment of wages for casual labourers

Management of other FLATS processes

Other tasks: The REACH FLAT Intern will participate in other, undefined tasks that are necessary to support the REACH mission in Uganda. This will potentially include data collection, translation and liaising with local government officials.

Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries: The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Effective time management

Management of ACTED FLATS process for the REACH team

Clear record keeping and storage of documents

Good work ethic

Ad-hoc tasks assigned by manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University

At least two years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian or development organizations

Basic skills with the Microsoft Office Suite

Positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

Prior knowledge of the region an asset

Fluency in English required

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs, cover letters, certified copies of Academic documents and daytime telephone contacts of three Professional referees at our office in Nsambya behind the American embassy. The subject line should read REACH FLAT Intern. You can also hand deliver your credentials to the ACTED Head Office, Plot 1102, Nsambya Road, Kampala. Uganda.

Zoa Uganda Jobs 2017: The Finance Officer (Cashier) will support ZOA – Uganda’s country office and should have experience in general accounting with key tasks including handling cashbook, financial filing and reconciliation.

About US:

ZOA is an international NGO which offers relief to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of ZOA is coordinated from Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. From Apeldoorn ZOA operates in seventeen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia. ZOA works approximately with 1000 employees worldwide. In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure timely, proper and correct financial records.

The jobholder will prepare and ensure timely payments through both cash and bank

The Cashier will be posting all finance transactions into financial system.

Support the procurement process in payment and digital filing.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the ZOA Finance Officer (Cashier) job opportunity should hold a certificate or diploma in Accounting or any other related field.

Ability to work in an innovative environment where plans are developed fast and open for change

Ability to give transparent accountability.

Mature personality who is able to integrate and express Christian values like love and

How to apply

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to send their application letters together with curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees of recent assignments of which one is your pastor or priest -to this email HR@zoa.ug.

Please in the subject header include – Finance Officer when applying by email. ONLY send application letter and a CV with a maximum of 3 pages. Please DO NOT send your certificates at this stage.

Administration jobs Uganda 2017: GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy.

About DYNAMIC:

Administration jobs Uganda 2017: GOAL leads a Consortium with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development to implement the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) program in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation.

Administration jobs Uganda 2017: DYNAMIC is a five-year program (2015-2020) that aims to increase the employment, self-employment, income and resilience of youth aged 15-24 by promoting effective and efficient agricultural market systems for and with youth.

GOAL is seeking to fill the Position of Finance and Administration Officer to support the DYNAMIC program.

Reports to: Financial Accountant

Location: Lira

Contract Period: 1 year renewable based on satisfactory performance.

General Description of the Role:

To provide and strengthen financial, logistical and administrative support within the GOAL Lira office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance

Month-end Reporting: Ensure that cashbook is timely and accurately updated by the finance assistant, signed safe count sheets and cashbook submitted to Kampala finance on the last working day of the month. Collect bank statements on the first working day of the month and submitted to Kampala finance. Ensure that Fixed Assets ( FA) check is performed by working day three and monthly cashbook accountability submitted to Kampala by working day five

Budgeting: Provide support to the Programme Manager and project managers to create accurate and realistic annual project, equipment and core cost budgets

Monthly rolling budgets: Provide assistance to the programme manager and individual project managers where applicable to review and update monthly Budget Monitoring Tools (BMT), to submit the reviewed BMTs in line with agreed deadlines.

Support the organisation in ongoing risk management at a field level and to support the fulfilment of the GOAL Uganda finance plan objectives

To attend monthly stock counts on behalf of finance department

Supervise the work of Logistics Assistant

Check and review all the PRFs before forwarding to Finance Officer in Kampala for payment.

Ensure that monthly fund request is sent to Kampala by the end of the month for the coming period

Personnel and administration

Act as HR focal person for the programme

Submit a monthly summary leave report (Annual, sick, study, etc.) each month to the programme manager, ensure that all leave is adequately authorised and planned.

Ensure all new staff have signed their contracts of employment and copies of all relevant HR documents are kept up-to-date in the Kalongo HR files while original are sent to the Kampala files in line with HR guidance

Ensure all documents concerning personnel are confidentially and properly filed

Ensure that all payslips are appropriately authorised, delivered to staff with staff acknowledging receipt and storing the electronic copies confidentially

Ensure that 100% timesheets are filed on a monthly basis

Ensure that all staff have completed all performance appraisals

Ensure that all staff are appropriately inducted in line with HR guidance

Essential experience/Attitudes/Behaviours Required

A qualified or part-qualified accountant (Chartered, Certified or Management)

Excellent written and spoken English, outgoing personality with excellent communication and training skills.

Ability and willingness to work in a remote areas.

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and if possible

Have knowledge of sage is a desirable or similar package.

Previous NGO experience is desirable but not essential

Able to embrace our core values of Integrity, Respect, Efficiency, Accountability, Commitment and Team spirit

How to apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to;

Finance Jobs Uganda 2017: Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps one million children weekly in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving lasting social change. Founded in 2000 by four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national offices in Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and regional offices in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 13,500 volunteer Coaches.

Finance Jobs Uganda 2017: The EASA Region includes Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Sudan (South), Ethiopia, and Burundi with a small program in Kenya. Operating over this extensive footprint, Right To Play is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional to strengthen the M&E function throughout the Region and support the line management in developing, adapting and implementing the best M&E practices in line with the organization’s culture and values.

Job details:

Finance Jobs Uganda 2017: The Finance Assistant reports directly to the Project Officer (P0) in the project location and has technical reporting lines to the Finance Officer. The incumbent is responsible for data entry, processing transactions in Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Accounts Receivable, reconciling Bank Accounts entries and official receipts booklet, compiling vendors‘ tax files or payment and ensuring that all transactions and supporting documents are complete and properly filed. S/he will undertake implementation of project activities and provide support and guidance to the community team using RTP tools in the project location.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (MUST HAVE):

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline

3 years‘ experience in accounting or directly related areas.

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Ability to work well under pressure and deadline

Integrity and details focused

Ability to muititask and work within deadlines

Good analytical skill

Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word

Good skill at using financial software applications

Good knowledge of accounting practice, policies and procedures

Excellent written and spoken English

Job application procedure
if you meet the minimum requirements above, please send your updated resume and cover letter to” UandaHR@righttopIay.com and kindly include “Position” and your name subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. The deadline for applications is February 17, 2017. While we thank all applicants for their interest, consideration will be given to applicants from West Nile and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline of this Job: February 17, 2017

Applicants from West Nile and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Fresher Jobs in Uganda: Finance Jobs Uganda 2017: Fresher Finance Assistant at Right To Play

iDROID is an American mobile smart phone manufacturer that currently sells thousands of handsets every month worldwide with its popular models like iDROID Royal, Tango, King, Barl x7, Apache G6 and Majesty making a serious development for the love of the brand with citizens all over the world. iDROID USA Launched in Uganda in March 2015 and since then it continues to satisfy clients’ demands with the most sophisticated, powerful and stylish smart phones within a densely populated marketplace.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Assistant to work closely with the accounting and finance manager in production of monthly reports that include, bank reconciliations, budget against expenditure, income statement, trial balance, accounts receivables, accounts payables and cash flow projections, PAYE, NSSF, working on taxes, petty cash, vouchers and recording details.

The incumbent will also be in charge of posting and reviewing transactions in Tally Accounting software to ensure the creativeness.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidates should preferably hold at least a Degree in Accounting or related courses

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist newly arriving or departing international staff members on opening/closing bank account; process their entitlement upon assignment.

The incumbent will issue PO and non-PO vouchers including monthly salaries of UNHCR national and international staff, daily subsistence allowance to staff going on official missions, cost of air-tickets, requisitions of goods and services based on agreements with the suppliers, office running common cost, rental and salary advances, lease agreements of UNHCR offices, etc.

The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Finance Assistant job placement should have completed secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

At least three years of previous job experience relevant to the functions.

Good computer skills.

Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language

How to Apply:

All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.